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About the book

Description

A practical book which draws on case study evidence and leadership theory to illustrate a proven approach to developing middle managers in service organisations. ‘Voices from the Middle’ brings a strong challenge to prevailing assumptions about the leadership capability in the middle of organisations. The book presents a model of organisational development that builds the influence and contribution of middle managers to organisational strategy and cultural development. A combination of practical and theoretical evidence demonstrates that mid level leaders are uniquely placed to facilitate organisational change. This book contains practical advice for developing mid level leadership capability and a range of tried and tested tools.

Content

The wake up call

The wake up call

Chapter learning objectives:

Reflection and learning

The power of reflective questions

Case study: A ‘wake up call’ for a new organisation

The Midland 23

A new landscape for middle managers

Introduction

Chapter learning objectives

Chapter learning outcomes

A new landscape for middle managers

Reflection and learning

Voices from the middle

Introduction

Literature approach

Chapter learning objectives

Chapter learning outcomes

Where do assumptions about middle managers come from?

Reflection and learning

Developing the middle: best practice

Introduction

Chapter learning objectives

Chapter learning outcomes

From individual to organisational development

Developing the middle: How to get started

Reflection and learning

‘Leading from the Middle’: What happened to the Midland 23?

Introduction

Chapter learning objectives

Reflection and learning

Background

Programme design

The pilot programme (2007)

Leading from the Middle

Mid point evaluation research (2010)

The vision of middle managers

‘Leading the Way’: best practice in housing leadership development

Introduction

Chapter learning objectives

Chapter learning outcomes

Radical shifts in Housing Associations

Leading the Way: A case study of mid level influence

Reflection and learning

‘When horses run together’

Introduction

Chapter learning objectives

Chapter learning outcomes

Radical shifts for hospice and end of life care

Future scenarios

Case study: ‘When horses run together’

Evaluation findings

Reflection and learning

Voices from the Middle: a new centre of gravity

Introduction

Chapter learning objectives

Chapter learning outcomes

A new landscape for middle managers

Reflection and learning

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